NBL1 Wrap (Week 8, 2025)

NBL players were showcasing their skills across the NBL1 this week, delivering standout performances for their respective teams.

Adelaide 36ers guard Michael Harris had a blistering weekend for the Frankston Blues in NBL1 South, starting with a 35-point, 5-rebound, 3-assist effort against Casey. He followed that up with another dominant performance, dropping 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists against Bendigo. Teammate Isaac White also impressed for the Rockingham Flames in NBL1 West with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists against SW Slammers.

Matt Kenyon, now with the 36ers, delivered a standout performance for the Logan Thunder in NBL1 North, grabbing a massive 19 rebounds to go with 18 points and 4 assists against Gold Coast.

Perth Wildcats' Elijah Pepper was a consistent force for the Warwick Senators in NBL1 West. He ignited for 32 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals against Cockburn, then delivered 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists against Perth. Wildcats teammate Sunday Dech had a productive weekend for the Knox Raiders (NBL1 South), tallying 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists against Geelong, followed by 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists against Dandenong. Todd Withers showed his versatility for Warwick, with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals against Cockburn, then backed it up with 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists against Perth.

South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Angus Glover was in strong form for the Ringwood Hawks (NBL1 South), scoring 23 points with 6 rebounds against Nunawading, then erupting for 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists against Dandenong. Akech Aliir added a double-double for Mount Gambier with 26 points and 11 rebounds against Geelong.

Melbourne United Next Star Dash Daniels also made his presence felt, finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in a strong outing for Sandringham against Ballarat.

Sydney Kings players made their presence felt. Jaylin Galloway capped off his weekend for Bankstown Bruins (NBL1 East) with a 34-point, 6-rebound game against BA CoE, following a solid 15-point effort earlier in the round. Kouat Noi exploded for 34 points and 8 rebounds for the Sutherland Sharks against Sydney. Jason Spurgin was huge on the boards, collecting 12 rebounds (with 3 blocks) against Sydney, then adding 15 boards and 22 points against Manly Warringah. Keli Leaupepe was consistent for Knox Raiders with 24 points and 8 rebounds against Geelong, and 23 points and 6 rebounds against Dandenong. Tyler Robertson also stood out for Casey Cavaliers with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Tasmania's Archie Woodhill added 10 points and 4 rebounds for North West Thunder. Brody Nunn (Knox Raiders) contributed 17 points against Geelong, while Nicholas Stoddart (Ballarat Miners) had a key 24-point performance against Sandringham.

Dillon Stith (Cairns Taipans) scored 22 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Kilsyth.

Isaac White (Rockingham Flames) – 19 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL vs SW Slammers (May 16)
Matt Kenyon (Logan Thunder) – 18 PTS, 19 REB, 4 AST vs Gold Coast (May 17)
Michael Harris (Frankston Blues) – 35 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL vs Casey (May 17); 30 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST vs Bendigo (May 18)

Josh Kunen (Northside Wizards) – 6 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST vs Southern Districts (May 17); 6 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST vs Mackay (May 18)
Kye Savage (North West Thunder) – 8 PTS, 4 REB vs Eltham (May 17)
Sam McDaniel (Brisbane Capitals) - 7 PTS, 4 REB V Townsville Heat (May 16); 18 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST vs Cairns Marlins (May 17)

Dillon Stith (Kilsyth Cobras) – 22 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 1 STL vs Diamond Valley (May 17)
Tad Dufelmeier (Knox Raiders) – 9 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL vs Geelong (May 16); 6 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST, 1 STL vs Dandenong (May 17)

Brad Ballinger (Illawarra Hawks) – 16 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST vs Canberra (May 17)
Kobe McDowell-White (Illawarra Hawks) – 8 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL vs Canberra (May 17)
Todd Blanchfield (Illawarra Hawks) – 25 PTS, 17 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL vs Canberra (May 17)
Zac Triplett (Logan Thunder) – 19 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST vs Gold Coast (May 17)

Dash Daniels (Sandringham Sabres) – 19 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL vs Ballarat (May 17)
Tanner Krebs (Ringwood Hawks) – 20 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL vs Nunawading (May 17); 13 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL vs Dandenong (May 18)
Tom Koppens (Sandringham Sabres) – 19 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST vs Ballarat (May 17)

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Elijah Pepper (Warwick Senators) – 32 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL vs Cockburn (May 16); 29 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL vs Perth (May 17)
Sunday Dech (Knox Raiders) – 19 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST vs Geelong (May 16); 19 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST vs Dandenong (May 17)
Todd Withers (Warwick Senators) – 13 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 4 STL, 1 BLK vs Cockburn (May 16); 7 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 2 STL vs Perth (May 17)

Akech Aliir (Mount Gambier Pioneers) – 26 PTS, 11 REB, 1 STL vs Geelong (May 18)
Angus Glover (Ringwood Hawks) – 23 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL vs Nunawading (May 17); 30 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL vs Dandenong (May 18)
Luke Rosendale (Ballarat Miners) – 26 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST vs Sandringham (May 17)

Jason Spurgin (Sutherland Sharks) – 6 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 3 BLK vs Sydney (May 17); 22 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST vs Manly Warringah (May 18)
Jaylin Galloway (Bankstown Bruins) – 15 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK vs Hills (May 17); 34 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL vs BA CoE (May 18)
Keli Leaupepe (Knox Raiders) – 24 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK vs Geelong (May 16); 23 PTS, 6 REB, 1 BLK vs Dandenong (May 17)
Klairus Amir (Central Coast Crusaders) – 17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL vs Albury Wodonga (May 17)
Kouat Noi (Sutherland Sharks) – 34 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL vs Sydney (May 17); 4 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST vs Manly Warringah (May 18)
Tyler Robertson (Casey Cavaliers) – 22 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK vs Frankston (May 17)

Archie Woodhill (North West Thunder) – 10 PTS, 4 REB vs Eltham (May 17)
Brody Nunn (Knox Raiders) – 17 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL vs Geelong (May 16); 8 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST vs Dandenong (May 17)
Nicholas Stoddart (Ballarat Miners) – 24 PTS, 4 REB, 1 STL vs Sandringham (May 17)